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Welcome to the October 30, 2009; edition of the MYAS Update
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MYAS Update Info
Our newsletter is designed to provide timely youth sports information to coaches, athletes, parents and administrators. It includes notes from the Executive Director, calendar reminders, new service announcements and special events information. Contributions from sponsors assist us in delivering high quality youth sports services at the lowest possible cost and partially fund this newsletter, and certain sponsors will be featured.
Dan's Notes - from Executive Director Dan Klinkhammer
"WHAT A NIGHTMARE!"
I'm crediting Tom Kuykendall of St. Anthony for the title of this article. Tom serves on the MYAS Review Committee and I do my best to keep him and the other committee members up to speed with pending disciplinary action. His "what a nightmare" comment was in response to the chain of emails that I am reproducing below. (For issues of privacy, the name of the coach I was corresponding with will not be provided.)
Keep in mind that the emails have been copied verbatim, with no changes to either party's responses. Remember - word for word. Read on.
October 12, 2009 @ 3:54pm - my initial email to the coach
Coach:
As the Executive Director of the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, I review and adjudicate all reports of misconduct that are displayed at any of our events. It has been reported to me that you have been ejected on both of the two previous weekends of play in the Gopher State Fall Basketball League AND you have refused to leave the facility, challenging the officials to "call the police." I have in my possession the written "incident reports" from the officials involved and I have a copy of a correspondence between you and Buddy Hemric, our Associate Director, from the previous week. Before issuing any kind of disciplinary action, I would like to hear your side of these events. Please send me your statement in writing. You can e-mail your report to me at dan@myas.org
or you can mail a hard copy of your statement to: Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Attn: Dan Klinkhammer, 4111 Central Ave. NE - Suite 208, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
This memo is also notification that you are suspended from participating in ANY MYAS event until such time that this situation has been researched and finalized. Please submit your written statement. These matters are not adjudicated over the phone.
Dan Klinkhammer
MYAS Executive Director
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October 14, 2009 @ 11:01am - coach's first response to my email
Real brief, I won't be spending any more money with you guys. You need to take responsibility over the refs conduct instead of blowing people off by telling people they have to talk to referee association, because in reality wheter you want to believe it or not, the way coaches get treated at most games, being told to shut up and sit down in unexceptable and poor conduct by some of the refs will always reflect back to your business, and people talk and are talking about the quality of your refs. You probably should sit someone in the stands, so when a situation comes up like mine it won't be he said/she said drama. Think about what MYAS will be like in a couple of years. Not very powerful like you think. When people figure out that what they are getting for their money is not worth trying to make the refs accountable for making GOOD CALLS have enough of your poor quality tournaments
because you don't control the refs. You should here people, people I don't even know talk about MYAS and the ref.
You won't always be top dog with the monopoly that you have now. You won't get my money and have me battle every game with your refs, and fleece me for my money like you do everybody else. I have been around a little while now and my business is expanding every year. By putting your sanctions on me don't effect me, buy my kids your customers.
(The coach - name withheld)
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October 14, 2009 @ 2:35pm - my response to the coach
Coach:
Since you refuse to cooperate with the "incident review process," I have no choice but to inform you that you are being "Permanently Suspended" from any and all MYAS activities and events. I tried to give you the opportunity to tell me your side of the story. You have opted to take a different path. If you change your mind, feel free to contact me. Until then, you will not be allowed to participate in any of our programs.
Note: A copy of this notice and the previous e-mail trail is being shared with the MYAS Staff and the members of the MYAS Review Committee.
Dan Klinkhammer
MYAS Executive Director
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October 14 @ 2:58pm - coach's response
That is okay, obviously you choose not to respond to what I had to say. I had other coaches waiting to see how you would respond. I will forward your non answer to these coaches. This is not about me.
(The coach - name withheld)
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October 15 @ 9:46am - my response
Coach,
This is about YOU! There have been no reports of misconduct by your players, other coaches or parents. YOU are the person that displayed the unsportsmanlike conduct. YOU are the person that was ejected on two consecutive weekends. YOU are the person that challenged the officials to "call the police." YOU are the person that refused to leave the gym after being ejected. The issue here is YOUR behavior.
I tried to give you an opportunity to tell us your side of the story. Instead of doing so, you choose to chastise me, the MYAS and the officials. While you are certainly entitled to your opinion(s), we also have rights and as advertised, we reserve the right to deny participation to anyone that has not exhibited good sportsmanship.
Dan Klinkhammer
MYAS Executive Director
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October 16, 2009 @ 2:44pm - coach's response
I had told you in my first email that I was not going to use your program for developing my teams. So when you say you are giving me a chance respond, well this is my response. All of my correspondence with you gets forward to coaches that don't never get met you or see you. I just thought this is a good way to let others see how the top dog works. Your comments about that it is about me your right, but you can't say it is my behavior when you weren't there. But the coaches that see your emails and the behavior you have displayed (especially the last email) they can easily understand why your program is what it is. One last thing. Good luck in the next few years if you don't change the way you and your organization treats people, especially association heads, we are why you exist remember that. No need to respond unless you want me to forward your comments. And if you want really want
to talk for real call me. Don't hide behind emails.
(The coach - name withheld)
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October 16, 2009 @ 2:48pm - my final response
Coach,
Well, I've come to the realization that my message will never sink in, so I'll just say good luck to your teams, coaches and players...............wherever you go.
Dan Klinkhammer
MYAS Executive Director
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For the record, the officials that booted this coach are veteran high school certified referees and two of them are highly respected officials who work the college circuit.
Thank you for taking the time to walk a mile in my shoes. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
Introducing Coach Pam Borton
by Dan Klinkhammer, MYAS Executive Director
I recently had the pleasure of meeting University of Minnesota Women's Basketball Head Coach, Pam Borton. We spent a couple of hours discussing the history and current state of girls' basketball. I found her to be very sincere and passionate about her challenge to take the Gopher women's team to the next level. She also convinced me that she was "dead serious" about doing whatever she can to promote girls' basketball at any level.
So, being the shameless opportunist that I am, I invited her to write a monthly column for this newsletter. She has agreed to share her words of wisdom with us as her season gets underway. This issue's column is rather brief due to time constraints, but her future columns will be of great benefit to all readers.
Please join me in welcoming Pam Borton to our world of youth sports!
Borton's Bench Notes
I appreciate the relationship we have with MYAS and for giving me the opportunity to write a column in your monthly newsletter. Girls' basketball in the state of Minnesota is among the best in the nation at the youth level! That excites me as the Gopher Women's Basketball Coach. Whether you play at the college level someday or just play for fun...what MYAS is doing for our youth in this state is second to none.
Learning the fundamentals and having fun are the two most important things that need to happen at this stage in the game! Do you enjoy the game? Are you learning the basics and the fundamentals? If the answer is yes to both of these questions, then keep up the good work!
I am proud of what MYAS gives our girls' youth basketball players in the state of Minnesota! Keep up the good work!
Go Gophers!
Sports Medicine Tip
To Play or Not to Play with Illness
by Samuel Bugbee, M.D., CAQ
With the widespread influenza activity, Fairview sports medicine physician, Dr. Samuel Bugbee, answers questions regarding playing sports during illness.
After a hard two-hour football practice, I had a sore chest and was coughing up stuff. My doctor gave me some antibiotics. Can I still practice while taking the medicine?
Use the "Neck Check" to determine if it's okay to play through illness - generally it is safe to return to play when symptoms are "above the neck." Symptoms can include sneezing, headache, sore throat or a runny nose. More concerning symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches, productive cough and nausea are "below the neck" and should keep athletes from play until they're resolved or have been evaluated by a physician. It is never appropriate for athletes to participate while experiencing a fever (temperature greater than 100.4 degrees). Increased temperatures combined with intense exercise can lead to impairments in strength, coordination, power, concentration and endurance.
To return to full activity, start gradually in both intensity and duration. If symptoms worsen during initial exercise, end the workout and restart when the symptoms resolve. Returning to play too quickly can worsen or prolong the illness. It can also hurt the team by exposing teammates who may become ill and unable to play. Given the close contact in the locker room and bus, along with shared equipment, good hand washing and covering coughs are essential to the health and success of the team.
I've had a stuffy nose and sore throat for the past four days, but don't want to lose my spot on the varsity (or higher level) team. I can just work through this cold, can't I?
Yes! With an isolated stuffy nose and sore throat you pass the "neck check." It is always important, however, to continue to evaluate the illness for worsening or new symptoms that may make return to play unsafe.
While I took a break from playing linebacker in 40-degree weather, my throat felt tight and it seemed harder to breathe. I haven't used my inhaler I got for exercise-induced asthma for a long time. Do I need it now?
Yes! Cold air is a common trigger for inducing an episode of exercise-induced asthma and it is likely the reason the inhaler was prescribed. Regardless of the outside temperature, though, athletes diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma should have an inhaler nearby at all times while exercising. The inhaler medicine is used both in the prevention (15 minutes before exercise) and treatment (as needed if symptoms begin) of exercise-induced asthma. Treatment doses can be used up to two times before stopping all exercise and seeking further medical evaluation.
We have a championship tournament basketball game tonight and my team needs me to play. I threw up just once today, but didn't tell my mom. That's no big deal, right?
There are many reasons for vomiting and one of them may be nervousness or anxiety prior to competition. Vomiting is often a part of a mild, short-lived illness, but less commonly the problem can be severe or life-threatening. To sort out whether throwing up is just "butterflies" before the big game or something more serious, pay attention to your body. One episode of vomiting while feeling otherwise well is not concerning, whereas repeated vomiting with other symptoms is. Be aware of any of the following, which would indicate that further attention is needed: fever, abdominal pain, repeated diarrhea or history of a recent head injury.
About the author
Samuel Bugbee, M.D., CAQ, is a non-surgical orthopedic and sports medicine physician who sees patients of all ages at Fairview Blaine Clinic. Dr. Bugbee takes special interest in acute and overuse musculoskeletal injuries, non-operative fracture care, return to activity recommendations and musculoskeletal ultrasound injections. To schedule an appointment, call 763-586-5923.
Then And Now - by Larry Gallagher
Taking the Rule from the Rulebook to the Application
Many umpires are able to understand the rules cognitively but not all of them can apply the rule when it happens in front of them. I am going to try to show you how to do that based upon several rules and examples of plays that can and have occurred in baseball games.
Here is one rule that is quite simple to understand by reading it but is not always that easy to apply when it occurs in your game - it is the infield fly rule. An infield fly is a fair fly (not including a line drive or an attempted bunt) which can be caught by any infielder with ordinary effort, provided the hit is made before two are out and at a time when first and second or all bases are occupied. (The rule does not preclude outfielders from being allowed to attempt to make the catch.) That seems simple enough, but when the umpire applies it to a real live situation it becomes more complicated.
First, the umpire needs to recognize before a pitch to the new batter that the opportunity to apply the infield fly rule exists. Now, when the ball is hit, the umpire needs to determine if the infielder is going to be able to make ordinary effort on the play. If it is extraordinary effort, the rule does not apply. If there is not going to be an opportunity for a double play if the ball is dropped, it probably should not be called.
So here we are - the ball is hit behind the third baseman and the shortstop is moving toward the left field foul line to get into position to make the catch. It looks like he will make it and be stopped when he makes the catch. He is facing home plate when he drops the ball. You have called the batter out because you determined it to be an infield fly. The runners try to advance. The shortstop picks up the ball and the runner is tagged at third base for the second out and the ball is thrown to second base for what he thinks is a force out for a triple play. What do you do now?
Well, you correctly called the batter out for the infield fly. Both runners advanced at their own risk - they did not need to run but they did. The runner going from second to third was tagged for the second out. That is a correct call. But the play at second is not a force out (since the runners did not have to advance), so there is no triple play and the runner going from first to second is safe.
Is that how you would have handled that play? There is going to be an argument from at least one coach on this play. The offensive coach wants the batter to be called safe because he didn't think it was an infield fly. The defensive coach wants both the runner from second and the runner from first to be called out, completing the triple play. You stand your ground, and you are correct to do so.
Let's put that play on the other side of the infield, and now the second baseman is making the same play 20-30 feet behind the infield dirt. He drops the fly ball. Did you call that an infield fly? No. Should you have? No. Why not? Because there was no chance at the double play. If the batter runs like he should, he will be at first base before there can be any play on him. The only way that a double play could happen here is if the second baseman threw to third base for a force play and then the third baseman throws back to second base for another force play. That would be a very difficult throw to make in time. The runner from second might be out on the force at third base but the runner from first would have already reached second base in time, and of course the batter-runner should already be at first base. So you see, even though the two plays are similar they should not be called
the same way because in the second example there is no chance to get a double play.
I have one more example of a common play in baseball to take you from the rulebook to the application of the rule. There is batter interference with a runner on first base trying to steal. The batter swings and misses and steps across the plate after he misses strike three. You recognize that this causes a problem with the catcher as he tries to throw to second base. However, his throw retires the runner trying to steal. So what do you do? Of course, you just state while the ball remains in play that the play stands and disregard the interference by the batter.
However, on this same play if the runner from first is successful at reaching second base safely, you will call time immediately and then call the batter out for interference, have the runner return to first and start with a new batter. If the batter swings and misses for the third strike and then interferes, you will call time and call the runner out due to the batter's interference.
What if the ball went into center field due to interference causing the catcher's bad throw? You are correct that you would call time as soon as the runner was not retired, step out in front of the plate, call the batter out and return the runner to first base. Many times you will really have to sell this call since the ball is in center field and the runner is on his way to third base. This play happened to me several times in my career. Everyone just keeps playing because they don't know there is interference, or they are afraid to stop because they think they need to throw the runner out at third or because the runner wants to make it to third so badly he cannot hear or see that you are trying to get him to stop.
So as an umpire, you need to know the rules so well that you can recognize when they occur and then be able to step out and manage the calls so that everyone is clear that you know what you are doing. If you get the call right and look bad doing it, good for you for making the correct call but this is one place where people are going to see your incompetence in handling a tough situation. Therefore, either your credibility is enhanced by how you handle making the correct call, or you will be seen as incompetent if you do not handle it correctly.
My last statement is that knowing the rules is the first step, but applying the rules correctly when they occur is the mark of a true umpire.
Velocity Sports Performance - Champlin
Hockey Training at Velocity Sports Performance
Skating is predominately a pushing motion. The force vectors are much different, and often the hamstring is not as active. Many hockey players are very quad dominant, with very weak and deficient hamstrings as well as very poor posterior chain development. We are talking about having weak hamstrings and a weak lower back. Sound familiar? Have you ever pulled a hip flexor? Do you wonder why? Not much on the ice can help an athlete's speed mechanics. It's not a proper biomechanical motion. Running involves a great deal of pulling and activation of the hamstring. You cannot pull your skate on the ice. (You can, but you won't go far.) A lot can be done off the ice to enhance performance.
Our program is based on ice hockey dry land and speed skating dry land programs previously used in Norway, Holland, Germany, Finland and the Soviet Union. In addition, our program increases all the bio-motor abilities, particularly power to body weight ratio, without negatively affecting skating technique. Skating uphill requires high levels of dorsi-flexion capacity to maintain the proper blade contact point on the rock. Our dry land program develops stability, strength and balance. Therefore, there is no need to rush the recovery phase and decrease the range of motion. This only shortens the force application phase on the ice and reduces the stride length.
Shoot with more power: If you want a harder shot, you need increased rotational power, flexibility and joint mobility. The power development components of our program help you achieve these goals by emphasizing muscle recruitment, movement and function rather than development of specific muscle groups. This simply means that instead of making you bigger, we're going to make you stronger.
Increase the explosiveness of your checks: Velocity Sports Performance delivers scientifically advanced programs in state-of-the-art facilities to increase your explosive power, maximal strength and strength endurance. This gives our hockey players increased closing speed, enhanced lower and upper body checking strength and the ability to hit hard deep into the third period.
We can incorporate a comprehensive strength and explosive power program designed to enhance stability and balance and reduce the likelihood of skating related injuries. Also, the amount of injury prevention work kids get with the scapular, rotator cuff, hip, groin and core work that VSP programs provide is invaluable.
It's time to get trained - get coached - get results! MYAS athletes receive a free trial session, 25% off Nike SPARQ testing and 10% off individual training packages. Don't forget to mention the MYAS when you register! For more information and to set up your FREE trial session, call 763.390.6622 or visit www.velocitysp.com/champlin.
This article was written by Nate Middleton, Assistant Sports Director, BS Exercise Science, NETA, USAW (nmiddleton@velocitysp.com).
Gopher Women's Basketball Special Offer vs. Penn State!
Gopher Fans - Gopher Women's Basketball is Heating up The Barn!
The Big Ten home opener is on Sunday, December 6 at 3:00pm when the Gophers take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. We're celebrating moms at this game! Bring your mom to the game for FREE! Buy your ticket and Mom gets in free! Plus, sign up to win great prizes for Mom and you!
And if that isn't a great deal on its own - bench tickets are just $5 for this game!
Take advantage of this family deal by logging on to www.gophersports.com or by calling 1-800-U-GOPHER.
Midwest Regional Swim Meet
The 2010 Midwest Regional Swim Meet will take place on March 27-28 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Last year's meet was our largest ever with 1,384 athletes competing. While we are extremely proud of the attention our meet has been given, we have had to reinstate our participation cap of 1,200 athletes.
There have been some other exciting changes to the format and procedures of the meet. The event list, qualifying times, hotel and registration information are posted on the Midwest Regional Swim Meet web page. You may also contact Jessica Christopherson at 763-746-1733 or jessica@myas.org.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to compete against the best in the Midwest!
Gopher State Wrestling Information
The entry packet for the 2010 MYAS Gopher State Wrestling Championships is posted!
The MYAS Gopher State Wrestling Championship has earned the reputation of being the toughest and best run tournament in Minnesota. In 2009 we had 900 registered wrestlers. The tournament has drawn wrestlers from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan and California. Wrestlers from all states are eligible to participate in all Gopher State wrestling events.
The 2010 Gopher State Championship is scheduled for February 13-14. The tournament will once again be held at Monticello High School, which is quite possibly the best wrestling facility in the state.
The Gopher State Wrestling program has seen tremendous growth since its inception in 2002. We thank you for your participation and look forward to another great season. To access more information, please click on the appropriate link below. You may also contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org.
Gopher State Wrestling Championships
Gopher State K-6 Team Tournament
Youth Day with the Gophers
Football Rules of the Month
In our ongoing education mission, we would like to highlight three basic high school football rules. The answers appear later in the newsletter (see "In this Issue" for the link).
1. Player K1 has one knee on the ground to hold for an apparent field goal attempt. K2 is in position to kick. K1 catches the snap and: (a) places the ball which is then kicked by K2; (b) rises and either runs or passes; or (c) without rising, flips the ball to K2 who attempts to run. What is the ruling in each case?
2. With time expiring in the second or fourth period and Team A behind in the score, Player A1 intentionally throws the ball forward to the ground in order to stop the clock. A1's actions took place: (a) immediately after receiving the snap while A1 was still lined up three yards deep; (b) immediately after receiving a direct hand-to-hand snap; or (c) after A1 delayed and took more than one step after receiving a direct hand-to-hand snap. What is the ruling in each case?
3. Team A wishes to call a time-out: (a) a player requests the time-out; (b) the head coach on the field requests the time-out; (c) an assistant coach on the field requests the time-out; (d) the head coach is in the press box and an assistant coach on the field requests the time-out; or (e) the head coach has been disqualified and an assistant coach on the field requests the time-out. What is the ruling in each case?
Gopher State Twin Cities Football Championship
The 2009 Gopher State Twin Cities Football Championship will be underway soon! A total of five teams will be battling for this year's championship at the Blaine Baseball Complex on November 1, 3 and 5.
All of the tournament information, including the event game schedule, is available on the Championship page of the MYAS website. You may also contact Eric Rathke at 763-746-1730 or eric@myas.org with your questions.
Come out and watch the action at the second annual Gopher State Twin Cities Football Championship!
Basketball Rules of the Month
In our ongoing education mission, we would like to highlight three basic high school basketball playing rules. The answers appear later in the newsletter (see "In this Issue" for the link).
1. (a) The head coach is charged (directly or indirectly) with a third technical foul or a second direct technical; or (b) Player A1 commits a flagrant technical foul against Player B1. What is the ruling in each case?
2. A member of Team B is charged with a technical foul for dunking during warm-ups. The infraction occurs in a game played in a state which uses the optional coaching box. What is the ruling?
3. Player A1 is running toward Team A's goal but is looking back to receive a pass. Player B1 takes a position in the path of A1 while A1 is 10 feet away from B1. (a) A1 runs into B1 before receiving the ball; or (b) A1 receives the ball and before taking a step contacts B1. What is the ruling in each case?
MYAS Gopher State Fall Basketball League
The 2009 Gopher State Fall Basketball League concluded play on Sunday, October 11. This year's league featured 425 teams, which was a 12-team increase over 2008. We'd like to thank all of the participating teams and especially our hosts - the league wouldn't be possible without you! All of the game scores can be found on the Fall League portion of the MYAS website.
The Fall League was developed as and is intended to be a "tune-up" for winter travel/school basketball, and it is always our hope that teams will enjoy the experience the league provides.
Second Session for High School Teams: In an effort to bridge the gap between the end of the Gopher State Fall Basketball League and the start of the high school season, we created a Second Session. Now teams have the opportunity to play right up until their tryouts. Players can work on their skills and conditioning and coaches will be able to observe the players in game situations. The Second Session is not a league - teams can play on any or all five of the available dates.
For more information on the Gopher State Fall Basketball League and/or the Second Session, please click here.
MYAS Winter Basketball Jamboree
The 2009 MYAS Winter Basketball Jamboree was held on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. A whopping 56 boys' and girls' basketball teams took to the courts at St. Louis Park High School for a great day of youth basketball. Please click here to view the event schedules.
The Winter Jamboree was created to provide newly formed traveling basketball teams with an opportunity to play multiple scrimmage games in one day. Boys' and girls' teams in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate.
If you would like more information, please contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org.
MYAS Super Saver Basketball Tournaments
There are still openings available in the Super Saver Tournaments scheduled for November 14 at Irondale High School and November 15 in St. Paul. The registration deadline for both tournaments is Monday, November 2.
Super Savers are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays during the months of November through early March for boys' and girls' teams in grades 4-12.
The tournaments provide teams with three games in just one day! You'll save money on gas and admission fees since you only have to travel to the tournament site once. The schedule is very easy and convenient, with only one hour between your games. So if you want to save time and money, Super Saver Tournaments are made for you!
Please click here to access the Super Saver web page and the tournament registration form.
MYAS Gopher State Winter Basketball Tournaments
Don't miss your opportunity to play in the MYAS Gopher State Invitational Tournament on November 21-22 in St. Paul. The registration deadline for the tournament is Monday, November 9.
Gopher State Invitationals are two-day events scheduled to bring you more basketball and more games. The tournaments will offer bigger brackets and more competition.
If you enjoy our MYAS Gopher State Invitational Tournaments in the spring, you will certainly like these winter invitational tournaments! Please click here to access more information on our winter basketball tournaments.
MYAS Gopher State Winter Basketball League
The dates for the 2009-10 MYAS Gopher State Winter Basketball League (formerly the BTBL and GMBL) have been set. League games will be played on December 5 & 19; January 9, 16 & 30 and February 6. The dates for the league playoffs are February 20 & 21.
The Winter League provides opportunities for all levels of play: "A" (advanced), "B" (intermediate), "C" (beginning) and "Rec" (in-house) teams can all receive a quality 12-game schedule.
The league deadline is Friday, November 13. Further information and registration materials are available on the MYAS website. Click on this link to access the Winter League web page.
MYAS Grade State Basketball Championships
The MYAS is looking forward to the 2010 Grade State Basketball Championships, and we hope that you will be able to participate in our version of March Madness. The 2010 event will take place on March 6-7 (girls) and March 13-14 (boys).
All of the tournament information is now available on the Grade State page of the MYAS website. If you have questions about the Grade State Championships, please contact Eric Rathke at 763-746-1730 or eric@myas.org.
We hope to see you next spring for March Madness - Minnesota Style!
Note to Coaches: Once your team is determined, please go to the Coaches Control Center on the MYAS website and enter your online roster. Once your roster is completed you will be able to determine which players will need grade verification. By finishing this step early, you will save yourself a lot of time and unnecessary paperwork.
MYAS Rec State Basketball Championship
It's not too early to mark your calendars for the 2009-10 MYAS Rec State Basketball Championship. The tournament will be held on March 20-21, 2010 at various locations in the metro area. Some of the sites include Cottage Grove, Edina and Minneapolis.
The Rec State Championship is the premier state tournament for in-house and park & recreation teams. The tournament is held for boys' and girls' teams in grades 4-12 and features Division I (highest), II and III levels of play to accommodate all team skill levels.
Don't miss out on the opportunity for your team to play in a big tournament with a championship environment! Registration materials will be available in September on the Rec State Basketball portion of the MYAS website. If you have questions, please contact Kevin Wilson at 763-746-1712 or kevin@myas.org. GO REC STATE!
Gopher State Spring Basketball
The winter basketball season is upon us and we wish all the players and coaches a successful season. The 2010 Gopher State Spring Basketball season is not far away and we are working hard on some exciting additions to our spring tournament offerings.
In 2010, we will be co-hosting several "Elite" level tournaments with a few of our larger spring clubs. Look for the Midwest Elite Shootout in April, co-hosted by the MN Comets. The Midwest Elite Challenge in May will be co-hosted by the MN Magic and the Midwest Border Battle will be held in June and co-hosted by 43 Hoops. We are excited to partner with these clubs to bring in great competition from around the country.
If your organization is holding tryouts for your spring season and your teams will be playing with us, please contact us and we will advertise your tryouts on our website.
New to Gopher State Spring Basketball? Come to one of our free informational spring basketball meetings to find out everything you need to know regarding the Gopher State spring season. Meeting dates and locations will be posted on the spring basketball portion of our website once they are finalized.
If you want to play great competition and different opponents each weekend, be assured that trainers and tournament directors will be on site to oversee the games, and not have to pay outrageous membership fees, then Gopher State is the place for you. The first weekend of play is March 27-28, 2010. Quality events are what we strive for - don't be fooled by imitations!
Gopher State Fall Baseball League
Thank you to all 257 teams that participated in the 2009 Gopher State Fall Baseball League. Aside from some early winter weather this season, the competition was great and all players were once again able to extend their seasons on the baseball field.
Congratulations to our 2009 Champions!
10U Section I -- St. Cloud Blue Sox
10U Section II -- STMA Knights
11U Section I -- Blizzard 11U
11U Section II -- BP Blaze
11U Section III -- Cambridge-Isanti
12U Section I -- Lumberjacks
12U Section II -- Centennial Cougars
12U Section III -- Champlin Sluggers
12U Section IV -- Maple Lake
13U Section I -- Lake Elmo
13U Section II -- Blizzard 13U Elite
13U Section III -- Hawks
13U Section IV -- STMA
13U Section V -- Mankato 13U
14U Section I -- Centennial Cougars
14U Section II -- Coon Rapids Diamonds
14U Section III -- Raptors
15U Section I -- The Bears
15U Section II -- Andover Huskies
15U Section III -- Becker Bulldogs
16U Section I -- On A Mission
16U Section II -- Hopkins Royals
19U Section I -- Brew Crew
19U Section II -- Totino Eagles
19U Section III -- St. Francis Saints Blue
19U Section IV -- Hopkins Royals
Gopher State Winter Baseball Camps
Gopher State Winter Baseball Camp dates for 2009-10 will be posted on the MYAS website in early November. We are looking forward to a terrific season of training with the Minnesota Baseball Academy and the Lovdahl Pitching Academy. Hitting, fielding and pitching camps will be held in Burnsville, Rogers, Roseville, St. Paul and River Falls, WI.
The MYAS will also be teaming up with the Minnesota Twins Training Camps to offer three camp dates and a Twins Training Academy that will be held in Blaine at the National Sports Center. The Academy will run from November through March. More details will follow.
Our first camp of the season will be the Thanksgiving Camp on Sunday, November 29 in Rogers. Keep watching the Winter Camp web page for more details and registration forms. In the meantime, if you have questions please contact Jeremy Barbe at 763-746-1731 or jbarbe@myas.org.
MYAS Baseball Staff to Set Up Informational Meetings
We are currently setting up MYAS/Gopher State Baseball informational meetings for associations that would like to hear additional reasons why they should participate in the MYAS comprehensive baseball program. If you would like to schedule an informational meeting between the MYAS/Gopher State baseball staff and your baseball association board of directors, please contact Dawson Blanck at 763-746-1719 or dawson@myas.org.
2010 Youth Baseball Tournaments
Attention Baseball Tournament Directors and Travel Directors!
We are getting close to the time when 2010 youth baseball tournaments will be scheduled and published on the MYAS website. The MYAS baseball staff will be sending an instructional email in the next few weeks to all tournament directors as to how the tournament list process will be handled for 2010 as well as the GSTC qualifier determination.
If you are a new baseball tournament director for your community and want to be included in all future communications from the MYAS, please contact Tony Groff at 763-746-1728 or tony@myas.org to be added to the tournament director list for 2010.
MYAS Latest News (as of 10/29/09)
Twin Cities Football Championship
Basketball Tournament Openings
2010 Rec State Basketball Championships
Boys' basketball tourney books sold out; few girls' books remain
Are you looking for a basketball team to play on?
Insurance - USSSA Basketball
MYAS Calendar (as of 10/29/09)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
MYAS Basketball Second Session play date
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Twin Cities Football Championship play date
Monday, November 2, 2009
MYAS Super Saver Basketball Tournament entry deadline (Nov. 14 & 15 events)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
MYAS Basketball Second Session entry deadline (Nov. 15 play date)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Twin Cities Football Championship play date
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Twin Cities Football Championship play date
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Gopher State / Rogers Invitational Basketball Tournament
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Gopher State Volleyball Fall Championships
Sunday, November 8, 2009
MYAS Basketball Second Session play date
Monday, November 9, 2009
Gopher State / St. Paul Invitational Basketball Tournament entry deadline (Nov. 21-22 event)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
MYAS Basketball Second Session entry deadline (Nov. 22 play date)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
MYAS Basketball Officials' Clinic - Columbia Heights
Friday, November 13, 2009
Gopher State Winter Basketball League entry deadline (begins Dec. 5)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
MYAS Super Saver Basketball Tournament - Irondale
Sunday, November 15, 2009
MYAS Super Saver Basketball Tournament - St. Paul Central
Sunday, November 15, 2009
MYAS Basketball Second Session play date
Thursday, November 19, 2009
MYAS Basketball Officials' Clinic - Elk River
Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22, 2009
Gopher State / St. Paul Invitational Basketball Tournament
Sunday, November 22, 2009
MYAS Basketball Second Session play date
Monday, November 23, 2009
Gopher State / Tartan / Skyview Invitational Basketball Tournament entry deadline (Dec. 5-6 event)
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Gopher State Winter Baseball Camp - Rogers
Monday, November 30, 2009
MYAS Super Saver Basketball Tournament entry deadline (Dec. 12 & 13 events)
Monday, November 30, 2009
MYAS Basketball Officials' Clinic - Lakeville
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
MYAS Basketball Officials' Video Clinic - Columbia Heights
Answers to Football Rules of the Month
The answers below are derived from the National Federation of State High School Associations Football Rules Book and/or Football Case Book.
1. Legal in (a) and (b). In (c), the ball became dead immediately when Player K1 tossed it to Player K2 while K1 had his knee on the ground (Case Book 4.2.2 Situation A page 30).
2. Illegal forward pass in (a) and (c); the clock shall be started on the ready-for-play signal. In (b), the grounding is legal and the clock remains stopped until the subsequent snap (Case Book 3.4.6 Situation B page 24).
3. In (a) and (b), upon visual contact, the time-out is granted. In (c), (d) and (e), the time-out is granted only if the coach is the head coach's designee. The designee shall remain in place for the entire game in case of emergency (Case Book 3.5.2 Situation B page 25).
Answers to Basketball Rules of the Month
The answers below are derived from the National Federation of State High School Associations Basketball Rules Book, Basketball Case Book and/or Rules by Topic publication.
1. In (a), the coach shall leave the vicinity (out of sight and sound) of the playing area and have no further contact with the team. The official has no option and may not set aside the provision which requires removal. This also applies to all adult bench personnel who receive two technical fouls. In (b)
, the flagrant technical foul disqualifies Player A1 from further participation in the contest. A disqualified team member or student bench personnel shall go to or remain on the bench. However, in an unusual situation, an official has the authority to require that these individuals who have committed a flagrant technical foul must leave the vicinity of the court. This action is necessary when permitting such offenders to remain at courtside would tend to incite the crowd, to incite the opponents or to subject the officials, opponents or others administering the game to unsporting harassment. In such circumstances, the officials should require the individual who has committed a flagrant technical foul to leave the vicinity of the court with an adult supervisor. It must be emphasized that an official does have this authority, when the circumstances resulting from any flagrant foul
warrant it (Case Book 10.5 Situation page 88).
2. The team member is charged with a technical foul and the head coach is charged indirectly. Whenever the coach has been charged (directly or indirectly) with a technical foul, he/she shall be informed that the privilege of using the coaching box (standing up) has been lost for the entire game. The rule is in effect any time the coach personally commits the infraction directly or when it is charged indirectly because of illegal acts or unsporting conduct by bench personnel (Case Book 10.5.1 Situation F page 89).
3. In both (a) and (b), Player A1 is responsible for contact. In (a), Player B1's position is legal if A1 has been given two strides prior to contact. In (b), since the position of B1 is legal when A1 has the ball, contact is charging by A1 (Case Book 10.6.11 Situation D page 92).
If you have questions about these or other basketball playing rules, please contact Buddy Hemric at 763-746-1717 or buddy@myas.org.
Important Association Services That Work!
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services offers three important services:
1. Association and Player Sports Accident Insurance Coverage
Association liability and player accident insurance are always concerns for youth sports organizations in our increasingly litigious society. Some associations spend a lot of money and others go into denial and “run naked” without even minimal liability coverage for their members. Yet if insurance is not obtained, the personal assets of the individuals running the association may be at risk. Many sports facility managers, especially municipalities and schools, will not permit the use of their property or facilities unless it can be demonstrated that youth sports associations are covered under an insurance policy. Without insurance, the opportunity for young athletes to compete in organized sports programs may be substantially limited.
The MYAS has partnered with J.A. Price Agency, an insurance company which has access to dozens of other insurance companies and can handle any type of business or personal insurance needs that your association/board of directors may require. The insurance provides options for all types of needs within your association/community. This coverage is an advantage no amateur sports organization should be without!
Examples of coverage include but are not limited to:
- General Liability
- Sexual Misconduct
- Participant Accident
- Directors & Officers Liability
- Crime/Embezzlement
- Automobile
- Umbrella
- Workers' Compensation
General insurance questions should be directed to Bob Blomster at 952-253-4311 or bob.blomster@japrice.com.
2. Criminal Background Checks
How do we protect our children? Reports of sexual predators and child abuse involving the clergy, day care workers and youth volunteers are all too familiar. Unfortunately, this includes a disturbing number of youth sport coaches who have a history of incidents of sexual misconduct and/or violence. This is a complex issue and many youth sports organizations are unclear about what to do or how to approach this threat, yet they must take proactive steps to prevent their children from becoming innocent victims. Don’t put your children at risk!
In addition, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that $50 billion is lost annually due to employee theft and fraud. Youth sports associations must protect themselves from this threat as well. Don’t put your association at risk!
Fortunately, youth sports associations now have a simple and inexpensive tool to avoid some of society’s worst fears. The MYAS, with its partner RHR Information Services, has designed a criminal background check system that offers three affordable options to youth sports associations. RHR, a local Twin Cities company, incorporates a “user-friendly” process combined with flexible information delivery to make this system easy and inexpensive for your organization. For more information, please contact Mike DeWane at 952-393-1929 or mike@myas.org.
3. Coaching Education Program
The MYAS has partnered with the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) to offer youth sport associations and their coaches the Coaching Youth Sport education program designed specifically for youth coaches. It provides coaches with a solid foundation in coaching principles, sport first aid and sport-specific techniques and tactics. These courses are available for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and wrestling and can be delivered in the classroom or online. For more information, please contact Mike DeWane at 952-393-1929 or mike@myas.org.
MYAS Sponsors
MYAS Membership Meetings
MYAS membership meetings are held at our offices (4111 Central Avenue NE; Columbia Heights, MN 55421) on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:00am (unless notified otherwise). All MYAS members are welcome to attend.
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